An information website provides access to a wide range of material such as web pages, images, videos, podcasts or other types of media. The main purpose of this type of website is to provide visitors with a method of browsing, searching, forwarding, downloading or printing the information they require.
An information website will require a planning document to outline several features such as those listed below.
The structure of information
In order to convey the meaning of the information correctly it may need grouping into heirachical categories. Visitors may then browse or drill down through these categories to find the information they seek.
The information storage system
The developer will analyse your requirements and and propose a system of storing your information on the web. It is important for the developer to have a good understanding of the type of information be stored, the way it will be added, how often it will be added and how visitors are expected to access it.
Search functions
If the website requires a search function then the parameters must be outlined. For example, an application to search for images will require each image to be added with a collection of keywords or phrases for searching purposes. It is also possible to search on other image properites such as size, format, and resolution. But in order to do so, the information storage system must cater for this need.
Because the information needs of different websites varies from site to site it is useful to discuss these types of sites in terms of concrete examples.
- Real Estate
- Contracting Services
- New/Used Equipment Sale
Independent Real Estate agent website setup using Joomla! 1.5. Complete with custom designed component for managing property listing. Administrator component allows for advanced property listing capabilities.
The Ideal Recruit website is designed with a dual purpose. Firstly to provide information to the public about the positions currently available. Secondly to provide a private login area where clients can download information related to their current engagements.
The website design was supplied by a graphic designer in PSD format and converted to HTML, CSS and Javascript to create the effects.
First ever Joomla 1.0 template design. Developed from a commercial template with customisations including the header and logo areas, colour scheme, menu and images. More details coming soon.
Website designed to showcase the various services offerred by each Business Unit. Based on LDG List Library developed to assist with the display of categorised lists of items. Comes with light-weight admin panel for in-house maintenance.
Business broker providing business sales and business advice. This website has since been redesigned and the original design is no longer in use. Business for sale listing uses the LDG List Library to display business listings.
The Brisbane Fine Wine Festival website is designed to provide information about this annual event including dates and times for the festival, associated master classes, awards ceremonies and results, image galleries and other information.
The Brentwood Trailers website is designed to provide the public with information about their range of custom designed trailers and moving equipment.
The All About Wine website is designed to provide information about the Current Events and Classes held by wine educator Paula Tewksbury.
